CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE - Eurobodalla Shire

PLAN OF MANAGEMENTCORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE

Picnic shelter near the foreshore at Corrigans Beach Reserve

Corrigans Beach Reserve Plan of Management

Eurobodalla Shire Council & The Department of Land and Water Conservation of 36

This Plan of Management was prepared by Eurobodalla ShireCouncil at the request of the Department of Land and Water

Conservation.

This plan is the Plan of Management for the Corrigans Beach Reserve

which is identified aspart Crown Reserve 66122

for Public Recreation.

Any Requests for further information or questions regarding this Plan of Managementcan be addressed to:

Community Lands Coordinator (Our Reference 97.1337)Eurobodalla Shire Council

PO Box 99MORUYA NSW 2537

Phone: (02) 44 741000



TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 41.1 BACKGROUND 41.2 ABOUT THE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT 41.3 LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN 5

2.0 THE STUDY AREA 52.1 DESCRIPTION 62.2 EXISTING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 72.32.42.5

EXISTING USE, FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENTALLOWABLE FUTURE USESCARAVAN PARK MANAGEMENT

78

8-102.6 TENNIS COURTS MANAGEMENT 112.7 PRESSURES ON USE 112.8 NATIVE TITLE 12

3.0 FINANCE 123.1 OERATING COSTS 123.2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 123.3 SOURCES OF FUNDS 12

4.0 BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT 134.1 ROLE OF CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE 134.2 VALUES 134.3 OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGEMENT 144.4 ISSUES & STRATEGIES 15

5.0 MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 165.1 STRATEGIC PLAN 16-185.2 ACTION PLAN 195.3 MONITORING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE 205.4 THE OPERATING PLAN 205.5 MONITORING OPERATING PERFORMANCE 20

PLANS:PLAN M2385/P SHEET 1 EXISTING SITE PLAN 21PLAN M2385/P SHEET 2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT / IMPROVEMENT WORKS 22

TABLES:TABLE A PROPERTY & ZONING INFORMATION 23TABLE B THE OPERATING PLAN 24-26TABLE C PROPOSED FACILITIES 27TABLE D LEASES OR LICENCES 28

ATTACHMENTS:ATTACHMENT 1 CAPITAL & MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 29ATTACHMENT 2 CONCEPT PLANS FOR POSSIBLE FACILITIES 30ATTACHMENT 3 LIST OF USER GROUPS 31ATTACHMENT 4 PRINCIPLES OF CROWN LAND MANAGEMENT 32ATTACHMENT 5 LEGISLATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 33-35ATTACHMENT 6 ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 36



1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Part Crown Reserve 66122 covers over 19.9 hectares of foreshore area at Batehaven. This Reserve was notified on17 July 1936 with Eurobodalla Shire Council appointed as trustee on 15 October 1937.

To avoid ad hoc development of this foreshore area and ensure that the land is developed to its full potential in a waythat will best meet the needs of the community, it was resolved that a Plan of Management should be prepared for thewhole site. Due to the different uses and issues which face the northern and southern sections of the reserve and thefact that it is naturally divided by Joes Creek it was decided to prepare separate plans of management for the northand south of the Reserve.

A separate Plan of Management was prepared for the Hanging Rock Recreational Reserve (the northern section) in1998 and advertised for public comment before being adopted in January 1999.

This Plan is over the southern section of the Reserve and is for the areas commonly known as Corrigans BeachReserve and Glenhaven Caravan Park. The area is south of 'Birdland' and Joes Creek along the foreshore to EdwardRoad, which bounds the heart of Batehaven shopping centre.

1.2 ABOUT THE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

This Plan constitutes a Draft Plan of Management which has been prepared by Eurobodalla Shire Council and isbeing exhibited for public comment by the Department of Land and Water Conservation under the provisions of theCrown Lands Act, 1989. All comments received will be considered jointly by Eurobodalla Shire Council and theDepartment of Land and Water Conservation, and where appropriate, the plan will be amended. The final plan willthen be referred for adoption by the Minister for Land and Water Conservation, as a statutory Plan of Managementunder section 114 of the Crown Lands Act, 1989.

The main function of the plan will be to provide the Trust Manager (Eurobodalla Shire Council), the land owner(Department of Land and Water Conservation) and all users of the reserves with a working document, which sets outa statutory framework for future use, development and management of the area over the next 10-15 years. Thestrategies and actions outlined in the plan will be subject to a program of ongoing review and monitoring through theuse of adaptive management methods. Any proposed changes to the adopted Plan of Management will require theapproval of the Minister for Land and Water Conservation. If the proposed alterations were regarded by theDepartment of Land and Water Conservation as being significant they would generally be exhibited for publiccomment.

The general aim of the Plan is to provide a strategy for the management of Corrigans Beach Reserve that not onlymeets community expectations, but also complies with current government policy, legislation and statutory planningrequirements and will enable the area to be utilised sustainably for the benefit of all users. The principles of Crownland management as set down by the Crown Lands Act, 1989 (as detailed in Attachment 4) and the NSWGovernment’s Coastal Policy 1997 provided the main basis for making decisions about the future use andmanagement of this area.



1.3 LANDSCAPE MASTERPLANA Landscape Masterplan has been developed for Corrigans Beach Reserve (Attached). This plan graphicallydescribes proposed future developments for the reserve, including revegetation and dune nourishment, and alsosome lease limitations over Glenhaven Caravan Park. Any changes to this Masterplan will be made in accordancewith the Plan of Management.

2.0 THE STUDY AREA

LOCALITY PLAN - CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE

BatemansBay 3 km

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CORRIGANS BEACHRESERVE

Hanging Rock Reserve

Batehaven Shopping centre

BeachRoad



Picnic shelter near the foreshore at Corrigans Beach Reserve

2.1 DESCRIPTION

The Study Area comprises approximately 19.9 hectares and is located within the coastal zone on the eastern side ofBeach Road at Corrigans Beach, Batehaven approximately 5 kilometres south of the Batemans Bay town centre. Thesite known locally as Corrigans Beach Reserve covers the southern section of Crown Reserve 66122 for PublicRecreation and Resting Place as shown on the Locality Plan (previous page). This reserve is part of the NSW CrownReserve System which is administered by the Department of Land and Water Conservation under the Crown LandsAct, 1989. Eurobodalla Shire Council has been appointed as the corporate trust manager for the reserve.

The majority of the site is cleared flat land with a wide vista of the waters of Batemans Bay. The northern section hasbeen developed as a Caravan Park and Camping Ground known as Glenhaven Caravan Park. This area has beenleased by the Reserve Trust to a private operator. The southern section is mostly open space with some developmentconsistent with its use as recreational parkland. Improvements include two tennis courts, two cricket pitches, severalpicnic shelters, a playground, toilet block, formal and informal parking areas, an access road and informal boat ramp.The reserve is highly utilised by both locals and tourists alike and is well patronised most weekends and throughoutthe summer holiday period. It is surrounded by caravan parks, a motel, shopping and medium density housing alongthe western side of Beach Road. An area of the central zone of the reserve is licenced annually to a Carnival for aperiod of six weeks over summer.

The reserve is also the access to community land to the south, which forms the foreshore of two privately ownedCaravan Parks / Mobile Home Villages.

“Table A” contains property numbers and zoning details for the parcels included in this Plan. The land is zoned underCouncil’s Urban Local Environmental Plan as Open Space 6a1. (Refer to Tables)



2.2 EXISTING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The site is basically flat land, which is extensively cleared of original native vegetation. There has been some plantingof shade trees along sections of the cycleway and in several places within the parkland at the southern end of thereserve (see photos). The open areas are well grassed and regularly maintained. The beach foreshore area varies inwidth depending on storm action and there is currently some 15 meters between the high water mark and a smallbank (generally less than 0.5 meter high) at the edge of the access road and grassed parkland area. This dune iscurrently between 0.8m and 1.2m too low along this reserve to avoid wave overtopping into the reserve in a majorstorm event. This is a result of partly human development and partly the reclaimed nature of the site.

The riparian zone along Joes Creek has been significantly modified through clearing and bank armouring. This zone ina natural system would be a major habitat and environmentally sensitive area and thereby be of great importance tothe site in terms of biodiversity.

The only formal structure delineating beach and park is the access road in the southern end of the reserve. The beachis largely protected from the full extent of ocean swells by the geography of the area (headland and offshore islands).However during storm events changes in sand forms and foreshore depth occur. The medium / long term trend is to asilting up and accretion of the highwater mark. The photo below is a view of the southern end of the beach foreshoreof the reserve.

The site is subject to seasonal salty winds, which provides some difficulty in establishing good tree specimens, otherthan endemic native species and Norfolk Island Pines shown.

Southern foreshore of Corrigans Beach Reserve.

2.3 EXISTING USE, FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENT.

Plan 3474 shows the current boundaries of both the recreation reserve and the Glenhaven Caravan Park, togetherwith all existing facilities located within the study area.

The recreation reserve contains

One 244 site caravan park (28 long-term sites, 177 short term sites, 39 campsites) with amenities, office andresidence. This area is fenced on two sides and bordered by Joes Creek and the estuary on the other two.

2 tennis courts with a small three sided roofed shelter partially contained within the fenced perimeter two large picnic shelters, several BBQs and picnic tables a public toilet with disabled facilities partially sealed two way access road with informal parking and two points of entry from Beach Road one formal carparking area only accessible from Beach Road Cycle/walkway along the western boundary adjacent to Beach Road (links to the Hanging Rock Reserve to the

north). Playground area and equipment with adjacent seating and pergola



Amphitheatre (grassed crescent shaped mound around a paved circular flat area) Circus and carnival site (open grassed areas to north of the access roads has been utilised during the holiday

periods for many years). Smaller circus events have also utilised the southern end. Facilities are utilised by the various user groups listed on Attachment 3 Remains of two concrete boat ramps that have broken up and been covered by sand Log fencing around access road Cricket pitch on north and south open grassed areas (utilised by Junior cricket and informally by groups and

families) Jet ski hire is currently permitted from Corrigans Beach under a 12 month licence that will expire in November

2002. As at the date of adoption of this Plan of Management Council is considering Shire wide policy on jet skiuse.

Pony ridesIn general terms the condition of the facilities on the reserve could be described as good. However there is a need toupdate or refurbish assets such as BBQ’s, toilet block and parking.

View across southern portion of reserve.

2.4 ALLOWABLE FUTURE USES

From time to time in recent years the following businesses have operated from Corrigans Beach Reserve underlicence arrangements: sailing boat hire, pony rides, boat hire, bicycle hire, windsurfer hire, Bell’s Carnival, GlenhavenCaravan Park. Jet skis may be approved from the reserves, however as at the date of adoption of this Plan ofManagement Council is considering a shire wide policy on jet ski use. It is proposed that uses of this nature, orsimilar, which provide recreational opportunity of a sustainable nature continue to be a feature of the reserve underappropriate lease or licence arrangements.

2.5 CARAVAN PARK MANAGEMENT

The Glenhaven Caravan Park occupies approximately one third of the recreation reserve and currently provides atotal of 244 sites which include a mix of long-term, holiday van, park van, tourist and camping sites. The continued useof a section of this reserve as a tourist oriented caravan park is considered to be an appropriate landuse for this area.The facility provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a beachside holiday on the foreshore of Batemans Bay. TheCaravan Park also provides a valuable income stream for the management and development of the whole reserve forthe benefit of the broader community.

The park has for many years operated by way of a lease agreement from the reserve trust. Under this leaseagreement the lessee was permitted to use an area in front of the main body of the Caravan Park for overflowcamping during peak tourist periods.

A number of sites along the eastern boundary of the park currently encroach into this overflow area. Encroachmentsalso exist along Joes Creek.



Permanent residents presently occupy Twenty eight sites within the park. Private occupation of a public recreationreserve is not regarded to be an acceptable use of crown land set aside for general public recreation use andenjoyment.

To ensure adequate access is provided and maintained along the foreshore for the general public, part of thepreviously approved overflow camping area is to be excluded from the redefined caravan park lease boundary. Thisarea will be landscaped to improve the visual amenity of the area and reduce the impact of coastal hazards.

The caravan park must be operated in accordance with the Local Government (Caravan Parks, Camping Groundsand Movable Dwellings) Regulation 1995 which stipulates requirements in relation to design, minimum site sizes,setbacks, utilities, services, general health and safety issues. An approval to operate is also required under Section 68of the Local Government Act. Such approval can only be issued by Council with the prior consent of the Minister forLand and Water Conservation through the DLWC.

In broad terms the continued lease for the caravan park will be required to comply with the Crown Lands CaravanParks Policy, 1990, or any subsequent revision.

What this will mean in detail is graphically represented on Drawing No. 3474 Sheet 2 and is described as follows.

• The new lease boundary for the park will be as shown on drawing No. 3474 sheet 2. A low fence withappropriate pedestrian access points will define the eastern boundary.

• The park will be divided into three zones as shown on drawing 3474 sheet 2. The camping zone will onlybe permitted to be used for campervans and tents not towing caravans. The prime zone will only bepermitted to be used for park owned vans or cabins or tourist sites with Long term and Holiday vansphased out through natural attrition. The general zone will be permitted to be used for all caravan parksite uses.

• A maximum of 30% of approved short-term sites will be permitted to be occupied by park owned vans orcabins. Park owned accommodation facilities must be provided in a range of styles which cater for allmarkets from budget style facilities through to family units and luxury ensuite cabins.

• The maximum number of holiday van sites permitted on the park to be capped at current levels, ie 90 outof 244 sites.

• 30% of the total of sites to be made available for use by campervans, tents and towing caravans.

• A minimum of one specialised disabled use cabin to be provided by lessee.

• No two-storey development will be permitted in the “camping” or “prime” zones.

• A riparian zone between 10m and 20m wide, dependent on structures, is established within the leasearea along Joes Creek boundary. No future development will be permitted within this area. Any existingencroachments will be relocated as the current occupants vacate the sites or as the opportunity arises.This zone will be revegetated with native endemic species

• No new long term residence sites will be permitted. Existing long term sites will be permitted to remainuntil vacated by current residents, at which time these sites will revert to short term sites.

• All existing permanent residents will be required to enter into Residential Site Agreements with the lessee.No consent to assignment or sub-letting of a residential site agreement will be permitted, as these sitesare required to be returned to short term sites for tourist accommodation use.



• All holiday van owners must enter into a written agreement for hiring of the site on a maximum twelvemonthly basis.

• Any approval to sell “on-site” a van or UMD which currently occupies a long term site will only be grantedon the basis that the site will convert to a short term site and the purchaser enters into a writtenagreement which acknowledges that they have no ownership in the site and may be required to relocateto another site.

• Owners of holiday vans must obtain prior permission from the lessee to sell their van “on-site”.

• Privately owned holiday vans will not be permitted to be replaced by movable dwellings (UMD’s).

• Park must achieve and maintain a 3½ star rating or better, in accordance with the Australian AutomobileAssociation National Classification Guidelines for caravan parks and camping grounds or it’s equivalent.

In general, these criteria are aimed at maintaining a mix of sites within the park to guarantee access for a broadcross-section of the community.

Any new development within the park, including the installation of cabins, will be sympathetically designed andmust take into consideration the NSW Coastal Policy, particularly in relation to issues of coastal hazards andvisual amenity.

This plan proposes to either lease the park for a maximum of 20 years by way of public competition or directlymanage as a Trust run facility. The Trust may assume operation under a management agreement prior toseeking expressions of interest and finalising a lease agreement or directly managing.



2.6 TENNIS COURTS MANAGEMENT

Tennis courts shelter

The Tennis Courts have been managed by the Batemans Bay Tennis Courts Management Committee for a number ofyears. This committee also manages the 12 court complex at Hanging Rock and was formed as a ManagementCommittee in accordance with Section 355 and 377 of the Local Government Act, 1993. The committee operatesunder a written management agreement, which details their role and responsibilities. Attachment 1 lists the currentcapital and maintenance responsibilities shared between Council and the Management Committee for the tenniscourts.

2.7 PRESSURES ON USE

The southern end of the reserve is located adjacent to Batehaven shops with increasing parking pressure beingplaced upon Beach Road and the formal and informal parking areas within the reserve during peak periods of reserveuse. Informal parking on the dunal zone adjacent to the access road appears to have eliminated the possibility ofnatural revegetation occurring and has led to site deterioration from vehicular wear and compaction. This area hasalso been highlighted as the most suitable location in the northern area of the Shire for increased disabled / equalaccess facilities with increased pressure from the disabled members of the community to provide better access andincreased recreational opportunities on council reserves.

The central area of the reserve is less intensely developed and used, however, for two months during the summerBell’s Carnival operates on this site. For site security reasons, the operators reside in caravans adjacent to thecarnival in the dunal zone. As a result, sullage from accommodation caravans is sometimes released on site into thedunal zone. Also the poorly drained nature of this area forces the carnival to setup on the highest point which is themost environmentally sensitive area in that portion of the reserve.

The Northern third of the reserve is almost entirely covered by Glenhaven Caravan Park. The current arrangement ofthe temporary camping area, drainage channel and vegetation visually and physically deters pedestrian accessthrough what is public open space outside the caravan parks’ lease area. This places pressure on the dunal zone withcampers erecting tents immediately adjacent to or in that zone and informal pedestrian access going through the zoneat any point.



2.8 NATIVE TITLE

It should be noted that the land within the study area is part of a large unresolved Native Title DeterminationApplication (No. NC 96/29) which has been lodged with the National Native Title Tribunal on behalf of the Walbunjaclans. This claim covers land and sea along the coastal strip from Jervis Bay to Narooma. A determination regardingthis claim is expected to take a considerable amount of time. Native Title is considered to have been extinguishedwithin the caravan park lease area.

3.0 FINANCE3.1 OPERATING COSTS

The maintenance of the reserve and its facilities is funded by the Reserve Trust with Eurobodalla Shire Council as theTrust Manager. However, the maintenance and development of the tennis courts have been undertaken by theBatemans Bay Tennis Club Management Committee with day to day management of the two tennis courts beingcarried out via an arrangement with Batehaven Newsagency.

Glenhaven Caravan Park has typically returned to the Trust approximately $50,000 per annum. This is intended to beincreased with the re-leasing of the Park to a commercially appropriate figure assessed at that time.

Bell’s carnival typically returns approximately $6,000 to the Trust per annum on an annual licence basis.

In general terms the operational and capital costs of the reserve (which includes Hanging Rock) exceed the incomefrom the reserve.

3.2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Major capital expenditures on new developments have been funded by the trust and users of the Reserve via theManagement Committees, i.e. Batemans Bay Tennis Club Management Committee funds improvements related tothe two tennis courts.

3.3 SOURCES OF FUNDS

Lease and licence fees are raised by the reserve trust via Eurobodalla Shire Council from Glenhaven Caravan Park’slease, occupation of the reserve by circuses and carnivals and other businesses providing sustainable recreationalopportunity. These funds are utilised in the upkeep of the whole of the Reserve 61622 including Hanging RockRecreational Reserve.



Bell’s Carnival, an annual event on the reserve

4.0 BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT

4.1 ROLE OF CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE

Corrigans Beach Reserve has a dual role as (a) recreational parkland area and (b) Caravan Park and CampingGround facility.

It is the vision of Eurobodalla Shire Council to maintain the existing Caravan Park and Camping Ground as a leasedarea and to continue to maintain the informal open space of the main part of the reserve for public enjoyment. Allimprovements will be aimed at increasing the amenity of the area for these purposes.

4.2 VALUES

The key values of the reserve are its recreation and tourism opportunities, its use by the community, its visual amenityand accessibility, its stormwater drainage capabilities and environmental qualities. As this reserve remains relativelyprotected from wind and sea for most of the year, It is one of the most highly utilised public parks in the region. A"Village Green" atmosphere results from high and regular community use due to its proximity to Batehaven shoppingcentre, beach and level of amenities. In addition, a festive atmosphere is created during summer, as the reserve ishost to circus and carnival type events during the holiday seasons.

RECREATION AND TOURISM

This reserve is in the middle of a densely populated area during the tourist season with three caravan parkssurrounding the open space area and a strip of motels and medium density housing across Beach Road to the east.Glenhaven Caravan Park particularly, offers opportunities to a wide variety of visitors and as such has a high tourismvalue to the reserve.

From time to time bicycle hire, boat hire, jetski hire and windsurfer hire businesses have operated from the reservewith appropriate licence approvals. Along with passive recreational opportunities within the reserve, these activepursuits give the area a high recreation value.

COMMUNITY USE



This area attracts many segments of the population, particularly families and groups and has hosted the start/finish ofmany fun runs and triathlons over the years. Mothers also frequent the reserve with children as a safe playgroundnear shopping facilities. The openness, flatness and level of amenities give this reserve a high value as a community“Village Green” space.

VISUAL AMENITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

The foreshore parkland area has also been identified as having important scenic qualities, which need to bepreserved. It is one of the few places the public can sit in a car and enjoy a view of the bay or alight from the cardirectly onto a flat area with nearby picnic facilities. This amenity would be valuable to the disabled or frail agedmembers of the public and requires additional infrastructure to maximise the recreational opportunity for disabledusers and increase levels of access to facilities and beachfront area. The availability of uninterrupted estuary andocean views and easy access for all people in the community gives this reserve a very high value of visual amenityand level of accessibility.

STORMWATER DRAINAGE

This reserve also forms an important function as a drainage reserve with two major stormwater drain outlets and JoesCreek crossing the reserve from Beach Road to the foreshore. The need to drain stormwater quickly and sustainablyfrom urban areas gives this area a high value as a drainage reserve.

ENVIRONMENTAL

The foreshore zone of Corrigans Beach is an important element in both the protection of the reserve and urban areabehind from ocean inundation and storm events but also as habitat for foreshore fauna and flora. As an environmentalprotection and habitat zone and greenspace within an urban area, this reserve has a high environmental value withinthe area.

4.3 OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGEMENT

The management objectives of this Plan of Management are: -

• To provide a well managed, quality caravan park and camping ground facility which returns a strongincome stream for upkeep and development of community facilities on crown land within the area.

• To provide a flexible open space "village green" style park based on community needs and withinbudgetary constraints.

• To protect and enhance the natural and scenic qualities of the area.• To increase the quality of recreational opportunities.• To protect and enhance native vegetation, foreshore and dunal areas around Joes Creek.• To protect the park and its facilities from action of storm damage• To ensure that the area is effectively managed and sustainably developed for the benefit of all users.



4.4 ISSUES & STRATEGIES

Issues are matters that arise periodically and have the potential to impact on the public use and enjoyment of thearea.

The main issues and a summary of proposed developments for the Corrigans Beach Reserve are listed in theStrategic Plan on the following pages. A detailed list of proposed developments in the study area are listed in Table C.

The Operating Plan for the reserve which addresses the day to day issues which may arise are detailed in theOperating Plan in Table B attached. The Operating Plan identifies objectives and performance targets the means forachieving these and the manner of assessing performance.

Playground on Corrigans Beach Reserve.



5.0 MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

5.1 STRATEGIC PLAN

STRATEGIC PLAN ISSUES STRATEGIES / ACTIONSCARAVAN PARKIssues which need addressing• Encroachments outside lease area• Inappropriate siting of some structures / cabins close

to Joes Creek in proposed riparian zone• Inappropriate plantings for coastal foreshore area• Public access to foreshore area• Potential for flooding from wave overtopping dune.• Alienation of public recreation reserve resulting from

private residential occupation• Innappropriate user types within Prime Zone• Current mix of sites within General zone inadequate.

Proposed actions prior to re-leasing or direcly managing thearea.• Adjust lease boundary as occupants vacate or as the

opportunity arises• Review site layout in conjunction with requirements of

the ordinance and move sites as occupants vacate oras the opportunity arises and phase in riparian zoneplanting

• Remove exotic vegetation in dunal zone.• Open foreshore zone to public access• Nourish dune and revegetate with endemic species.• Phase out long term sites and relocate holiday vans as

opportunity arises.• Reclassify sites to cater for the needs of the touring

public in General Zone.

DEVELOPMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS• Previous development ad hoc• No overall reserve Masterplan• No usage statistics available• Statutory guidelines not consistently adhered to in

leased or licenced areas

• Relevant building approvals and owners approvalsought for each development.

• Development to align with Proposed DevelopmentPlan.

• Monitor usage levels of existing facilities.

• Ensure all proposals are not in conflict with theObjectives for Management (Section 3.3), are inaccordance with the gazetted public purpose of thereserve and the principles of Crown Land Management(Appendix A); and take into account the guidelines inthe NSW Coastal Policy.

• Owners consent gained for all developments andimprovements

• Compliance with appropriate zoning, development andbuilding regulations.

• Facilities provided as planned by users within fundingconstraints and align with any Council adopted plansfor local and regional recreational uses and form part ofa shire wide pool of recreation assets designed to meetcommunity needs.

• Maximise use of existing facilities before expanding oradding new facilities and ensuring facilities are notduplicated unnecessarily.

• That the recreation areas are well patronised andfacilities enjoyed by the community.



STRATEGIC PLAN ISSUES STRATEGIES / ACTIONSPOSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT/ UPGRADING OF FACILITIESFOOTPATHS / CYCLEWAYS• Insufficient formed public access to foreshore areas

of reserve.

• Construct a shared pedestrian/cycleway along theforeshore. Meeting up with the existing cycleway alongbeach road in long term.

• Establish placement and exact location ofpedestrian/cycleway in Landscape Masterplan.

TENNIS COURTS• Limited space surrounding tennis courts.• Existing tennis facilities will require upgrading.

• No expansion of existing number of tennis courts, thisto remain a low key recreational facility.

• Upgrade / replace existing court clubroom attached tocourts.Resurface courts as required.

• Upgrade / replace tennis court fencing as required.

DISABLED FACILITIES• No purpose built disabled facilities on reserve other

than disabled toilet.

• Provide disabled designated parking spaces• Provide equal access to viewing shelter on foredune.• Provide hardsurface access linking disabled carparks to

toilets, picnic shelters, BBQ’s, viewing shelter andbeach access point. Establish placement onMasterplan.

• Liase with Access Committee on locations and detaildesign of facilities.

OPEN SPACE CRICKET PITCH / PLAYING AREAS

• Drainage problems surrounding cricket pitch incentral reserve area

• Poor quality grass surface

• Fill area north of central access road to improvedrainage and reduce ponding.

• Install underground irrigation system and investigatethe possibility of re-using treated effluent in conjunctionwith Hanging Rock Reserve.

• Possible site for re-use of excavated fill from other localcouncil projects.

COASTAL HAZARDS• Inundation studies have identified potential wave

overtopping of dune in peak storm events.• Stormwater outflows can potentially deposit pollutants

either in reserve or into estuary.

• Develop a strategy for restoration and revegetation ofdegraded sections of dunal zone.

• Reduction of potential for storm erosion and waveinundation through dune nourishment and revegetation.

• Assess drainage and pollution controls.• Install Gross Pollutant Traps where appropriate

VEHICLE ACCESS, PARKING AND SIGNAGE• Vehicle access currently uncontrolled onto dune• No current disabled parking zones.• Landscaping and signage on reserve requires

assessment and redevelopment.

• Install vehicle barriers where necessary.• Delineate disabled parking zones with signage.• Formalise existing informal parking areas as required.• Examine signage in Landscape Masterplan for the

Reserve.

BOAT ACCESS TO BEACH• Informal boat access occurs from the access road in

the middle of the reserve.• Insufficient space for purpose built major boat trailer

parking.

• Protect foreshore area from degradation resulting frominformal boat and vehicle access.

• There is no intention to provide a formal boat ramp inthis reserve due to high maintenance of facility arisingfrom beach accretion. Low key use of small craft toremain. Powered boating vehicles are to be redirectedto Hanging Rock Boat Ramp.

• Boat users to be directed to Hanging Rock boat ramp.



STRATEGIC PLAN ISSUES STRATEGIES / ACTIONSPUBLIC TOILET• Existing toilet block requires upgrading or

replacement• Assess current condition of building• Determine whether building can be upgraded to suit

user needs and approval requirements• If not, construct new facility

CARNIVAL PRESSURES• Drainage problems on reserve force the carnival to

set up on the dunal zone.• Carnival sullage deposited directly onto dunal zone• Electricity supply needs upgrading.

• Fill low lying areas of reserve.• Provide sullage / sewerage connection points to sewer

line in reserve.• Underground power line and provide bollard outlets.



5.2 THE ACTION PLAN

The table below lists all the major strategic actions to be undertaken in order to effect the major elements of this Planof Management. All proposed developments referred to are incorporated into a Site Plan (M2385 Sheet 2) of proposedfacilities.

Item ACTION Target Date5.2.1 ESC to directly manage OR re-lease Glenhaven Caravan Park 20025.2.2 Develop a Landscape Masterplan with a strategy for implementation.

⇒ Seek Council allocation and grant funding for preparation of landscape masterplan.The Landscape Masterlan to include⇒ Planting along Beach Road for shade and visual enhancement along cycleway.⇒ Parking areas with planting recommendations for shade and screening.⇒ Cycleway/ footpath adjacent to foreshore – to link with existing cycleways/footpaths⇒ Foreshore stabilisation and rehabilitation.⇒ Playground equipment that address equal access to facilities⇒ Drainage and earthworks.⇒ Possible pedestrian footbridge across Joes Creek.⇒ Lighting⇒ Possible locations for community art.⇒ Additional sewerage/sullage connections and water point.⇒ Disabled access – ensure equal access to all facilities⇒ Toilet block upgrade or replacement

2001/10

5.2.3 Landscape Works⇒ Selected planting of shade trees in appropriate locations.⇒ Additional formalised parking areas with associated shade planting.⇒ Possible cycleway/footpath adjacent to foreshore.⇒ Foreshore rehabilitation and protection.⇒ Earthworks/filling to improve drainage⇒ Playground

2001/10

5.2.4 Site electricityTake opportunity to place power underground if and when it arises to improve the visualamenity of the area, including supply boxes for carnival site.

2001/10

A detailed list of all the Proposed development and improvement works are also listed in Table C and shown on Plan3474 sheet 2. The actually timing of these works will depend on the needs of users and the availability of funding.Each development has been approved in concept via this Plan of Management but will be subject to the gaining ofrelevant Council approvals and DLWC consent for the actual construction when development is required.

The exact location and type of developments will be determined at detail design stage. The landscape Masterplan isconsidered to be a broadscale planning document.



5.3 MONITORING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE

The success of the strategic plan will be measured by a number of key indicators

• Construction of new or expanded facilities carried out according to this plan and on schedule or as need arises.• Increased use of facilities.• Minimal conflict for use and development of facilities• An ability to finance and undertake adequate maintenance on the reserve.

5.4 THE OPERATING PLAN

The operating plan for the Reserve is set out in Table B attached. This plan covers all the major operating issues thathave arisen or may arise and the objectives for these and the means for achieving these objectives.

5.5 MONITORING OPERATING PERFORMANCE

The success of the operating plan will be measured by a number of indicators, which are set out in Table B alongsideeach operating issue.

Bells-Carnival.



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TABLE A: LAND INCLUDED IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

PIN No Reserve Name Area(ha)

LegalDefinition

Crown ReserveStatus / Purpose

ReserveNo

Street Name Locality S 94Plan

Zoning Restrictions

013743 GLENHAVEN CARAVANPARK

4.302 Lot/Por: RESDP: 755902

Public Recreationand Resting Place

CR:R66122H BEACH RD BATEMANS BAY No Open Space6a1Urban LEP

Restrictive Cl Policy - Yes

013742 CORRIGANS BEACHRES (Main)PLAYGROUND

15.9 Lot/Por: RESDP: 752137


CR:R66122E BEACH RD BATEHAVEN No Open Space6a1Urban LEP

Restrictive Cl Policy - YesFlood -Yes

010956 CORRIGANS BEACHRES

0.901 Lot/Por: 294DP: 755902


CR:R66122F BEACH RD BATEMANS BAY Yes Open Space6a1Urban LEP

Restrictive Cl Policy - YesFlood -Yes



CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENTTABLE B: OPERATING PLAN

MGT ISSUES OBJECTIVE&PERF TARGETS MEANS OF ACHIEVEMENT MANNER OF ASSESSMENTLandscape character Preserve and enhance the landscape character to maximise the

recreational and aesthetic value of the reserve and to minimisethe impact on surrounding residents.

Prepare Landscape Masterplan.Maintain fields and adjacent areas by regular mowing / slashingof cut grass.Maintain existing vegetation and revegetate with suitable specieswhere appropriate for screening of car parks, providing shadeand enhancing existing facilities.

Landscape works as constructed reflect landscapemasterplan.Regular inspections.Keeping records of public comment.Management committee(s) and user group involvementin landscape initiatives.

Management andAdministration

Crown consent on matters of significance.Manage the Reserve effectively and efficiently in order toprovide a sporting recreation area of a reasonable standard,which has a high level of use.Fair and equitable access for all appropriate activities subj

Manage the Reserve in alignment with any adopted Plan ofManagement and where appropriate seek owners consent.Establish and/or maintain an active Management Committee(s)consisting of representatives from user groups.Maintain a clear Management Agree

Active Management Committee(s) which representusers and user groups in a fair and equitable mannerand comply with Management Agreementrequirements.Facilities comply with appropriate guidelines &regulations.Reserve and its facilities maintained in

Management andAdministration -Sporting Fields andAmenities

Sporting use facilities and areas meet community needs withinbudgetary constraints.Facilities be maintained to meet community needs in line with auser pays policy and Council budget constraints.Accessible and safe sporting recreation areas.

Maintain grassed areas by regular slashing/mowing to requiredstandard as set by Council policy.Promote the use of the facilities.Support and encourage Management Committees to maintainfacilities in accordance with desired standards and ManagementCo

Public Comment.High level of use of facilities.Facilities maintained to desired standard.

Development &Improvements

Owners consent gained for all developments & improvements.In accordance with the gazetted public purpose of the reserve.Compliance with appropriate zoning, development and buildingregulations.Facilities provided as planned by users within funding

Owners consent granted on all Development and buildingapplications.Appropriate approvals obtained for development.Developments to align with long term concept plans fordevelopment.

Owner consulted on all developments & improvements.Development and improvements are in harmony withexisting uses.High level of use of facilities.

Funding Sufficient funds for the maintenance of facilities to standardsrequired.Sufficient funds for the capital improvements needed to meetcommunity needs and expectations within budget constraints.Facilities and new developments are generally self funded

Maintenance costs to be funded as per the ManagementAgreement with Management Committee.Management Committee to recommend implementation of feesand charges, where considered appropriate, for use of facilitiesat a level to cover maintenance costs, lo

Costs are met as per Management Agreements.Loan repayments paid on schedule.Successful applications for State and FederalGovernment Grants.Sufficient funds to maintain facilities to desiredstandards.Sufficient funds for capital improvements.




MGT ISSUES OBJECTIVE&PERF TARGETS MEANS OF ACHIEVEMENT MANNER OF ASSESSMENTSoils, drainage andwaterways

Maintain a surface run-off system that disposes of water quicklyin heavy rainfall and reduces risk of flooding of surroundingroads.Quality of stormwater run-off from sporting ovals to meet allappropriate EPA, Department of Primary Industry, State and F

Restrict access to flood prone areas during severe wet periods.Regular maintenance of surface drains.Soil and drainage issues considered in all planning &development for the Reserve.Monitor drainage during heavy rainfall.Monitor quality of stormwater run-off.

Minimum damage to playing fields after heavy rain.Water quality of Joes Creek to meet desired standards.

Parking & vehicleaccess

Adequate parking for users whilst minimising impact on theReserve and surrounding residents.Parking in identified car parking zones.Parking area landscaping to enhance and improve the visualimpact of the carpark and to provide some shading.

Access to parking areas safe and clearly signed.Landscape plans included for future development andimprovements.

Adequate parking for users and residents.Low impact on Reserve surfaces.Some shade in formal parking areas.

Playing fields To provide a safe level grassed surface in a reasonablecondition for sporting and recreational use. Line marking andfield boundaries as per user group requirements withinestablished playing field zones.

Regular mowing/slashing of cut grass areas. Regular inspectionof condition of fields with surface maintenance identified andcarried out as funds become available. Line marking by usergroups as required.

Fields are maintained to a reasonable condition.High level of use.Public comment.Responsible use of fertilisers.

Play Equipment To provide safe play equipment, suited to a range of ages andabilities which is accessible to all and which is easily supervisedand accommodates the children's minders.

ESC to inspect the safety of the play equipment at regularintervals or on request and repair any damage promptly.

All equipment and surfaces below equipment are ingood condition.High use levels of all equipment.

Open space Maintain flexibility in use of open space. Any proposed development to consider area of available flexibleopen space.

Flexible use of open space.

Prohibited activities To minimise maintenance requirements and preserve the safecondition of the reserve.

Notices erected and maintained listing prohibited activities. No prohibited activities observed or reported.

Outdoor furniture andBBQ facilities (appliesto any future addedfacilities)

Provide safe facilities, maintained in a good condition andattracting a high level of use.

Annual inspection or inspection on request.Maintenance as required. Provide fuel for BBQ.

Safe facilities in a good condition. Well utilised. Fuelused.

Public Toilets Provide public toilets for use by the public of a good conditionas per Council's Public Toilet Strategy.

Regular cleaning.Maintain to a good condition.

Public Toilets accessible to all, that are clean and in agood condition.

Clearing of vegetation No clearing of vegetation without prior consultation with Counciland the Department of Land and Water Conservation.

Refer to Council and the Department of Land and WaterConservation for approval for any proposed clearing ofvegetation.

No unauthorised clearing of vegetation.




MGT ISSUES OBJECTIVE&PERF TARGETS MEANS OF ACHIEVEMENT MANNER OF ASSESSMENTOccupation of part ofreserve.

That occupation be approved by the owners.That occupation be formalised where possible through theestablishment of a lease or licence.Land to be occupied by lease, licence or other means to beclearly defined.Public access to the Reserve not be imp

Any proposal for occupation by lease, licence or other means ofland within this Reserve shall be referred to the owner of theland.A survey of the lease area shall be a condition of any occupationapproval.A condition of lease or licence be that the

Owners approval gained for any agreements enteredinto for occupation of part of the reserve.Survey held for any land under lease or licence or othermeans of occupation.

Pesticides, Herbicidesand Fertilisers

Storage, handling, use and disposal of pesticides, herbicidesand fertilisers to be carried out in accordance with therequirements of the Hazardous Goods Act, the EPA, Dept ofPrimary Industries and/or Council requirements.Minimal impact on environment

Develop and maintain an operating plan for the storage, use anddisposal of pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers that meets theguidelines.Encourage minimal chemical & fertiliser usage to limit impact onenvironment.Encourage use of environmentally

Safe and responsible chemical and fertiliser usage.Minimal impact on the environment.

Noxious Weeds andAnimals

Maintain the Reserve free of noxious weeds and animals inaccordance with Council guidelines.

Manage the eradication of any declared noxious weeds.Take effective steps to keep the Reserve free of foxes, rabbitsand other noxious animals.

No evidence of noxious weeds on the Reserve.Minimal evidence of noxious animals on the Reserve.Compliance with EPA, Department of PrimaryIndustries and ESC guidelines.

Biodiversity To maintain and enhance the biodiversity of the reserve. Protect habitats where appropriate. Reinstate habitats orecological systems where possible. Locate recreational activitieson reserves with a view to their compatibility with adjacenthabitats or natural systems

Constant or increased fauna and flora species numbersobserved on reserve.

Signs Only approved signs are erected on public reserves. DA approvals are sought prior to the erection of any signs. Only approved signs exist on public reserves.Sports fields: Use ofgrey water.( Possiblefuture use )

Effectively irrigate sports fields.Manage use of grey water to minimise impact on waterways.Landscaping initiatives to assist filtration of nutrients.Meet all relevant EPA, Department of Primary Industry andState and Federal Government regulations

Maintain operating and maintenance plan for use of grey water.Monitor water quality in Joes Creek to determine safe levels ofgrey water usage.

Water quality in stormwater run-off and Joes Creekmeets appropriate standards.Effective irrigation of sports fields with minimal impacton the environment.

Public access Maintain the opportunity for the public to participate indesignated recreational activities on the reserve on payment ofthe appropriate fees.Maintain public accessibility through the reserve from BeachRoad to the foreshore.

Provide the opportunity for the general public to participate indesignated recreational activities on the Reserve on the paymentof any set fees or charges.Active definition of pathways and/or fencing if required for safeaccess.

Safe public access through the Reserve is maintained.Appropriate public accessibility to recreational activitiesis maintained.



CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENTTABLE C: PLANS FOR PROPOSED FACILITIES

POSSIBLE SOURCE OF FUNDS($’’000)

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TYPE OFPLAN

TIMESCALE

COMMENT COMMENT ON FUNDING

EstCost

Grants &Other

ESC S 94 Loans Users &Fund

Raising

TotalFunds

Upgrade/replace existing tennis courtclubroom.

Proposed Plan 2001-2010 Dependent on structuralintegrity of structure.

To be funded by the Batemans BayTennis Courts ManagementCommittee.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Picnic Shelter on southern side ofcentral access road.

Proposed Plan 2001-2010 This will complement thelarger well used shelterlocated 25 meters to thesouth.

To be funded by Crown Reservefunds and ESC in accordance withbudget allocation.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Formalise existing car parks. Eithersealed or turfed. Line mark andlandscape.

Proposed Plan 2001-2010 Maximise carparking capacitywhilst providing additionalshade and amenity planting.


60 0 0 0 0 0 60

Toilet Block Proposed Plan 2001 - 2010 Refurbish or replacedependent upon assessment


0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Landscape Works Proposed Plan 2001 - 2010 Will improve the visual qualityand sustainability of thereserve


10 0 0 0 0 0 0

Play Equipment Proposed Plan 2001 - 2010 Provision of a regional playground for the Batemans Bayarea


40 0 0 0 0 0 40



TABLE D: LEASES OR LICENCES IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

PropertyNo

LegalDefinition

Type ofAgreement

ExpiryDate

Activity Location Lessee / Licensor

2202.2205 Lot/Por: RESDP: 752137

LICENCE 31 Jan 02 CARNIVAL & CIRCUS - annually CORRIGANS BEACH BELLS AMUSEMENT HIRE P/L

1817.2800 Lot/Por: RESDP: 755902

LICENCE 18 Nov 02 JET SKI HIRE CORRIGANS BEACH SOUTHERN WATER SPORTS

* These Licences continue to operate under a carry over provision and can be terminated with 3 months notice.



ATTACHMENT 1: TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILTY OF EXISTING FACILITIES

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY COMMENT COMMENT ON FUNDING

Sporting fields/open space undergroundirrigation. If developed in the future.(Treated Effluent )

ESC Irrigation timing and management must meet all regulatoryrequirements.

To be funded by Crown Reserve funds and ESC inaccordance with budget allocation.

Glenhaven Caravan Park Lessee Leased from trust. Funding of all maintenance and capital expenditures to be bythe lessee.

Tennis Courts and Shelter. Batemans Bay Tennis CourtsManagement Committee

Resurface courts as required. Upgrade/replace fencing asrequired. Maintain shelter in safe condition.

To be funded by the Batemans Bay Tennis CourtsManagement Committee.

Picnic shelters, BBQ's, PlaygroundEquipment.

ESC To be maintained in a safe condition, meeting all regulatoryrequirements.


Access roads and carparking ESC Partially sealed, partially gravel surfaces. Maintained in a safecondition.


Playing Fields. ESC ESC to provide regular slashing/mowing of playing fields.Management committee to provide additional mowing for linemarking if required.


Public Toilet Block. ESC ESC responsible for cleaning and maintaining public toilets. To be funded by Crown Reserve funds and ESC inaccordance with budget allocation.

Carnival area. ESCLessee

An area is identified as being kept open and grassed for carnivaluse.

ESC to slash/mow grass. Carnival operators responsible fortheir own power supply.

Footpath/cycleway along Beach Road ESC Concrete footpath adjacent to roadway for majority of reserve,going around carpark and tennis courts at southern end ofreserve


Vehicle barriers. ESC Treated pine log barriers on posts. To be funded by Crown Reserve funds and ESC inaccordance with budget allocation.



ATTACHMENT 2: TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

CONCEPT PLANS FOR POSSIBLE FACILITIES*

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TYPE OFPLAN

TIMESCALE

COMMENT COMMENT ON FUNDING EST COST

Footpath/cycleway along foreshorefrom Hanging Rock Reserve toCorrigans Beach Reserve.

ConceptPlan

2001-2010 A bridge and boardwalk would possibly be required over JoesCreek.

Dependent on user funding. 0

Foreshore stabilisation/rehabilitation. ConceptPlan

2001-2010 Stabilisation of foreshore zone through beach nourishment tosubstantially eliminate coastal inundation. Refer to Draft BatemansBay Coastal Management Study Stage 2.

To be funded by Crown Reserve funds and ESC in accordancewith budget allocation. Possible grant funding project underDLWC Coastal Management Systems.

180000

Underground irrigation of Sportingfields. ( Treated effluent )

ConceptPlan

2001-2010 Must comply with all relevant EPA and other regulatory guidelines. No funding currently available. 0

Filling of low lying areas of reservenorth of central access road.

ConceptPlan

2001-2010 Currently poorly drained and uneven for sporting and carnivalactivities. Could coincide with beach nourishment works.

No funding available at this time. 0

Sewerage/sullage connectionfacilities developed in associationwith carnival site.

ConceptPlan

2001-2010 Intended to reduce site pollution and to increase the hire potential ofthe reserve for functions.

No funding currently available. 0

Electricity supply to Carnival area ofReserve. Relocate underground withlow - key bollard outlets.

ConceptPlan

2001-2010 Intended to increase safety of electrical supply ( ie. Replacement ofcurrent meter box ) to reserve and hire potential for functions.

No funding currently available. 0

Total estimated cost of Concept Plans ($000) 180000



CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

ATTACHMENT 3: USER GROUPS USING THIS RESERVE

ORGANISATION FACILITIES USED

Batehaven Cricket Club Cricket pitchesBatemans Bay Junior Cricket Club Cricket pitchesBatemans Bay Playgroup Playground, Picnic SheltersBatemans Bay Tennis Club Tennis Courts and shelterBells Carnival Central area of Reserve



ATTACHMENT 4

PRINCIPLES OF CROWN LAND MANAGEMENT

The Principles of Crown Land Management which are listed in Section 11 of the Crown Lands Act, 1989 are as follows:

⇒ Environmental protection principles be observed in relation to the management and administration of Crown Land.

⇒ The natural resources of Crown Land (including Water, soil, flora, fauna and scenic quality) be conserved whereverpossible.

⇒ Public use and enjoyment of appropriate Crown land be encouraged.

⇒ Where appropriate, multiple use of Crown land be encouraged.

⇒ Where appropriate, Crown land should be used and managed in such as way that both the land and its resourcesare sustained in perpetuity.

⇒ Crown land be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with in the best interests of the Stateconsistent with the above principles.



ATTACHMENT 5

LEGISLATIVE AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

The overriding constraint in preparing the plan of management is the requirement that the plan must conform to therequirements of relevant government legislation and policies of which the Crown Lands Act 1989 and the Coastal CrownLands Policy are the most significant. Both of these documents stress the conservation of natural resources and theirmanagement in an ecologically sustainable manner, while at the same time, providing appropriate opportunities forpublic use.

The plan must also address the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. This Actestablishes the statutory planning framework that must be followed in the management of the reserves.

Crown Land, the Reserve System and Trust Management

The Crown Lands Act 1989 governs the planning, management and use of Crown land, including provisions to reserveor dedicate lands for a prescribed public purpose and for leasing and licensing. The collection of Crown land which hasbeen set aside for a public purpose is called the Crown reserve system.

The Department of Land and Water Conservation, together with reserve trusts appointed by the Minister, is responsiblefor the administration and management of the Crown reserve system. Eurobodalla Shire Council is the reserve trustmanager appointed by the Minister to care, control and manage Part Reserve 66122.

How Can Crown Land Be Used?

Uses and activities on land reserved for public purposes are broadly defined by the public purpose of the reservation, inconjunction with any conditions and provisions within the specific zoning in the local council’s local environmental plan.

In addition, case law judgements influence the policy and practice of the Department of Land and Water Conservationand the Trust Manager. The body of case law which helps define acceptable uses and activities on public recreationreserves provides the following guidance:

• Improvements and developments to land which is reserved or dedicated are confined to those which support, orare ancillary to, the public purpose of the reservation.

• Land reserved or dedicated for public recreation must be open to the public generally as a right. The publicmay only be restricted from access to parts of the reserve and buildings thereon, if it is necessary for thepublic’s enjoyment of the reserve to be excluded, e.g. a workshop, equipment storage or operational facilities.

• Right of access does not mean entirely free access. Reasonable entry fees and charges may be imposed aswell as other legal constraints to entry, such as those relating to health and safety.

• Use of the reserve must be consistent with the public purposes for which the land is dedicated or reserved.• A lease or licence must be consistent with the reason or purpose of the land’s reservation or dedication.



Coastal Crown Lands Policy

This policy was issued in January 1991 and applies to all coastal Crown lands within one kilometre landward and threenautical miles seaward from low water mark. The objectives of the policy are to:

• Conserve and maintain the intrinsic environmental and cultural qualities of coastal Crown land.• Retain all coastal Crown lands of an environmentally sensitive nature and/or required for a public purpose, in

public ownership.• Optimise public access and use of coastal Crown lands.• Provide Crown lands, as appropriate, for recreation, tourism, residential and commercial coastal development

with due regard to the nature and consequences of coastal processes.• Encourage the rehabilitation of degraded coastal Crown lands.• Continue to acquire significant coastal land for future public use.

Crown Lands Caravan Park Policy

The Crown Lands Caravan Park Policy has been prepared to guide the management and administration of caravanparks and camping grounds on Crown lands.

The objectives of the policy in relation to the provision of and management of caravan parks are:

• To develop a caravan park and camping ground system on Crown land which meets the needs of the communityand provides a range of facilities for short term use, long term use and camping.

• To manage the caravan parks in an environmentally acceptable manner, to provide for the protection of importantscenic, natural and cultural resources consistent with the principles of the Crown Lands Act 1989.

• To ensure that caravan parks and camping grounds on Crown land are managed in a way that providesappropriately for the recreational and social needs of the community.

• To encourage the entrepreneurial management of caravan parks on Crown land in order to provide the communitywith an appropriate standard of facility and the Government with an optimum finical return for the land it provides.

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) forms the framework within which planning occurswithin NSW. Works proposed on the reserve may require development consent under Part 4 of the EP&A Act.The EP&A Act sets up environmental planning instruments which provide a basis for development control at a statewide(State Environmental Planning Policy - SEPP), regional (Regional Environmental Plans - REP) and local level (LocalEnvironmental Plans - LEP and Development Control Plans - DCP). Consent granted by Council must be inaccordance with the planning instruments gazetted for the area.

NSW Coastal Policy

The NSW Coastal Policy was adopted in November 1997 and contains initiatives to protect and conserve the coastalzone for future generations. The central focus of the policy is the Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) of theNSW Coastline. The Coastal Council of NSW is a body set up by the NSW Government which is responsible forensuring all parties involved in the implementation of the Coastal Policy (State agencies, local councils, other publicauthorities and non-governmental organisations) perform their tasks effectively.



Objectives from the Policy of particular relevance to this plan are:

• To identify coastal lands with conservation values and implement management strategies and controls toensure that those values are protected.

• To encourage towns to reinforce or establish their particular identities in a form which enhances the naturalbeauty of the coastal zone.

• To effectively manage and conserve cultural heritage places, items and landscapes through a variety ofplanning and management programs.

• That development proposals have to conform with specialised design and planning standards to control height,setback and scale to ensure public access and to ensure that beaches and foreshore spaces are notovershadowed.

• State Government agencies when preparing policies, programs and procedures for coastal zone planning andmanagement will be required to ensure that they are consistent with the Coastal Policy and have regard fornational and international strategies, policies and agreements.

Other Relevant Legislation and Policies

NSW Coastline Hazard Policy 1990 - The primary objective of this policy is to reduce the impact of coastal hazards andto reduce losses resulting from natural coastal forces through the application of effective planning and developmentcontrols by local councils, and by undertaking timely and effective mitigating works and other measures.

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 - This Act makes provision for the conservation of threatened species andtheir habitat.

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 - Aboriginal heritage in NSW including all Aboriginal areas, sites and relics areprotected under this Act. It is an offence under this Act to knowingly destroy, deface or otherwise disturb an Aboriginalrelic without the permission of the Director General of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

NSW Heritage Act 1977 - This Act covers non-Aboriginal heritage. The disturbance of significant sites and themanagement of archaeological and maritime archaeology sites is covered by this Act.



ATTACHMENT 6ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Eurobodalla Shire Council has adopted a Sustainable Living Policy which addresses the seven principles of ecologically sustainabledevelopment. As part of its code of practice these guiding principles are considered in preparing all plans and strategies, andassessing the merit of public and private investment in built and social infrastructure. The seven principles and the extent to whichthey have been considered, have been met and applied in preparing this plan are detailed below.

THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE

The precautionary principle. - where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage to the community’s ecological, social oreconomic systems, a lack of complete scientific evidence should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to preventenvironmental degradation. In some circumstances this will mean actions will need to be taken to prevent damage even when it isnot certain that damage will occur.

THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL EQUITY

The principle of intergenerational equity. - the present generation should ensure that the health, integrity, ecological diversity, andproductivity of the environment is at least maintained or preferably enhanced for the benefit of future generations.

THE PRINCIPLE OF CONSERVING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY

The principle of conserving biological diversity and ecological integrity. - aims to protect, restore and conserve the native biologicaldiversity and enhance or repair ecological processes and systems.

THE PRINCIPLE OF IMPROVING THE VALUATION AND PRICING OF SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES

The principle of improving the valuation and pricing of social and ecological resources. - the users of goods and services shouldpay prices based on the full life cycle costs (including the use of natural resources at their replacement value, the ultimate disposalof any wastes and the repair of any consequent damage).

THE PRINCIPLE OF ELIMINATING OR REDUCING TO HARMLESS LEVELS

The principle of eliminating or reducing to harmless levels - any discharge into the air, water or land of substances or other effectsarising from human activities that are likely to cause harm to the environment.

THE PRINCIPLE OF ENCOURAGING A STRONG, GROWING AND DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY

The principle of encouraging a strong, growing and diversified economy - promotes local self reliance, and recognises andstrengthens the local community and its social capital in ways that safeguard the quality of life of future generations.

THE PRINCIPLE OF PROVIDING CREDIBLE INFORMATION IN OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE PROCESSES

The principle of providing credible information in open and accountable processes - encourages and assists the effectiveparticipation of local communities in decision making

CORRIGANS BEACH RESERVE - Eurobodalla Shire

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